What documents should I include with my application?

Include required income and expense statements and proof of income for household members. The packet also calls for federal and state income tax returns, or Form 4988 for residents who were not required to file.

Does the exemption apply automatically every year?

No. The packet says the exemption is for one year and must be applied for annually by the individual.

Hudson, MI · Lenawee County

No notary required

Poverty Exemption Application and Guidelines

Hudson homeowners apply annually for a property tax poverty exemption using this application and the supporting documents listed in the packet.

What this form is

This packet includes the application, eligibility guidelines, and income standards for Hudson’s one-year poverty exemption. Applicants must own and occupy the property as their principal residence and provide information about household members, income, assets, and other property, along with required tax returns or Form 4988 if a resident was not required to file. The exemption must be requested each year.

Who needs it

A Hudson property owner who occupies the property as a principal residence and seeks a poverty exemption should complete this application each year.

How to submit it

Return the completed forms and required documentation to the Assessing Department by mail at 121 N Church Street, Hudson, MI 49247, or drop them off at the city office before the Board of Review meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it mentions Form 4988, a poverty exemption affidavit, and says the Board may ask applicants to respond under oath.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Poverty Exemption Application and Guidelines packet.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the application in its entirety and provide information for all household members.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach requested income or expense statements and proof of income; include tax returns or Form 4988 as applicable.
4
Submit To The City
Mail the completed forms to the Assessing Department at 121 N Church Street, Hudson, MI 49247, or drop them off at the city office before the Board of Review meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. The packet mentions Form 4988, a poverty exemption affidavit, and says the Board may ask applicants to respond under oath.
How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?: Return the forms and required documents to the Assessing Department by mail at 121 N Church Street, Hudson, MI 49247, or drop them off at the city office before the Board of Review meeting.
What documents should I include with my application?: Include required income and expense statements and proof of income for household members. The packet also calls for federal and state income tax returns, or Form 4988 for residents who were not required to file.
Does the exemption apply automatically every year?: No. The packet says the exemption is for one year and must be applied for annually by the individual.

Need something notarized?

This Poverty Exemption Application and Guidelines doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.